A few facts about Escuintla
- Escuintla is among the ten largest cities in Guatemala; about 160,000 people live here.
- Escuintla is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- It's about 48 km to Guatemala City, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Masagua (13 km), Palín (15 km) and Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa (26 km).